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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 628.57 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 628.57 and 259.01 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 628.57 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/628.57 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 628.57 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 162,805.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,805.92/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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